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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Seme, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to comment on this Committee Report. It is extremely important because it is addressing two things killing this country; that is corruption and tribalism, whether we like it or not. It is important that we move meaningfully and sincerely as we address the fight against corruption. The recovery of proceeds of corruption is an extremely important factor in the fight against corruption. People make huge money to live extravagantly exposing our youth to what seems like a good life yet they pervert the thinking of our youth and the morals of our society. So, it is extremely important for us to address recovery of proceeds of crime. This is an important Report because of late, we have seen the EACC doing a good job of recovery. The agency dealing with recovery of proceeds from crimes to be strengthened. Once again, we are dealing with an important issue casually. Looking at this Report, its observations are contrary to recommendations. Looking at the observations on Page 13, the only area the Committee comes out strongly is in regard to public participation. In paragraph 3.2, No.21, it states that public participation was done well. Also, in No.22, there is evidence it was done well and same to No.23. When you come to the regulatory impact statement, the Report acknowledges there is need for an impact assessment, but it was not done. Then, they took refuge in exemptions within the law. Surely, even if the law gives you an exemption, you should do your job. The Report notes under paragraph 3.3, No.24 that pursuant to the provisions of Section 5A(2) of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, an impact assessment has not been prepared for this statutory The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"
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